Dealing with High-Conflict People in Divorce & CoParenting

Dealing with High-Conflict People in Divorce & CoParenting

99.95

In this audio CD series, Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq., President of the High Conflict Institute, discusses 13 of the most important issues that parents deal with in high-conflict divorce, separation and when co-parenting with a high-conflict parent. Based on the “High-Conflict Personality” theory developed by Bill Eddy, they discuss the 5 personality disorders that drive high-conflict people, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Paranoid Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, and Antisocial Personality Disorder.

These audio CDs help you understand what’s going on in the High Conflict person’s mind and how to manage the relationship during and after the divorce or separation and as a co-parent. We teach you how to do the opposite of what you’re used to doing and what you “feel” like doing – a must when dealing with a high-conflict person. Financial info (child support & asset division) is included, along with info for grandparents.

This series is for parents, grandparents and other family members and focuses on issues that arise in high-conflict separation, divorce, child custody and co-parenting disputes, and helps you with on-going relationship management with a high-conflict co-parent and with your children.

Topics include:

Disc 1 – High Conflict Separation & Divorce BasicsThe basics about what makes a case “high conflict” and how to prepare yourself.

Disc 2 – Managing Your Case When You Don’t Have an AttorneyThis session provides information about managing your high-conflict separation or divorce when you do not have an attorney representing you. These are difficult to navigate without an attorney, so you will need to be prepared with a clear strategy.

Disc 3 – Educating the Court about High-Conflict PersonalitiesIt can be difficult for courts to get a full understanding of a case in the brief time they have with each family. This session helps you understand the most effective way to present information about high-conflict personalities to the court.

Disc 4 – How to Handle False AccusationsFalse accusations often accompany high-conflict cases. This session helps you prepare for and respond to them.

Disc 5 – How to Help My Child if I Am Concerned or a Court Has Determined that He/She Has Been AbusedThe way you deal with your child is very important, in terms of not appearing to influence your child, while also supporting your child and getting professional assistance.

Disc 6 – Managing Your Relationship with a High-Conflict Co-ParentHaving a manageable relationship with a high-conflict co-parent is imperative for the best interests of your children. This session provides you with tools and techniques to best manage that relationship.

Disc 7 – Managing Relationships with Your Children During & After a High-Conflict Divorce or SeparationKids are sometimes used as weapons or leverage in high-conflict cases and may have turned against one parent. This session gives you the tools that you can use to manage the relationship without fighting it out in court.

Disc 8 – Should I Request a Custody Evaluation?A custody evaluation may or may not be the best option in your case. This session helps you determine whether to request one or not.

Disc 9 – Types of Custody & Access (Visitation/Parenting Time) Arrangements, and Requesting Supervised VisitsThis session explain various types of custody and parenting time arrangements that are in the best interests of the children, and helps you determine whether to request supervised visits or not.

Disc 10 – For Grandparents: Having & Managing Relationships with an Adult Child and Grandchildren When the Other Parent is High-ConflictThis session is specifically for grandparents who experience difficulties having a relationship with their grandchildren or an adult child due to a high-conflict parent.

Disc 11 – Preventing Your Child from Developing High-Conflict Behaviors from the Other Parent’s InfluenceThis session offers steps you can take yourself to keep your children from developing high-conflict behaviors.

Disc 12 – When to go to Court and When to Handle It YourselfKnowing when an issue requires court intervention or not can be confusing. This session offers guidance when making this decision.

Disc 13 – Best Use of Parent Coordinators, and Educating Parent Coordinators About High-Conflict PersonalitiesIn jurisdictions that use Parenting Coordinators, knowing when and how to utilize their services and how to educate them about high-conflict personalities is helpful.

For separating or divorcing parents, and for professionals who want to know more about the most important issues that parents deal with in high-conflict divorce and separation, and co-parenting with a high-conflict parent.

CD InfoPresenter: Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.Discs: 13 (purchase as a set or individually)Disc length: approximately 25-30 minutes each